{"product_id":"borage","title":"Borage (Starflower)","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e69138;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e69138;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/Borage.jpg?v=1400604641\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/Borage.jpg?v=1400604641\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorage, also called Starflower, is a fast-growing flowering herb with bright blue star-shaped flowers and fuzzy stems and leaves, all edible and they taste like cucumber. Grows 1'-3' tall and reseeds liberally, so it can become invasive. Use the young leaves like spinach and the sweet little flowers as a charming garnish on salads and cakes, or frozen into ice cubes. Easy to dry and use as a refreshing herbal tea.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucumber flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden companion superstar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary and medicinal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads easily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA valuable companion in the vegetable garden, it repels cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, and tomato hornworms; attracts pollinators and beneficial insects; acts as a trap crop for grasshoppers; and feeds the soil as a green manure or mulch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a medicinal herb, Borage is used internally to treat anxiety, colds, congestion, cough, depression, fever, hot flashes, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), upset stomach, and urinary problems, and externally to treat insect bites and stings, skin irritations, and swelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Toxic to pets and livestock. Do not ingest while pregnant or nursing, or if you have liver problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PLANTING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Borago officinalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLife cycle: Herbaceous annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardiness zones: 2-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlanting season: Spring, summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to maturity: 55-60 days; can begin harvesting when 6\" tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDepth to plant seeds: 1\/4\" deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDays to germinate (sprout): 5-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination soil temps: 65F-70F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between plants: 12\"-18\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpacing between rows: 18\"-24\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e# of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, silty, rocky, chalky, poor, dry, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil pH: 4.8-8.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSun needs: Full sun, part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater needs: Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCold stratify: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrost tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeat tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrought tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeer resistant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCulinary use: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMedicinal use: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Companion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-broccoli-seeds\"\u003eBroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-bean-seeds\"\u003eBean\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-brussel-sprouts-seeds\"\u003eBrussels Sprouts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabbage\"\u003eCabbage\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cauliflower\"\u003eCauliflower\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-heirloom-collard-greens-100-non-gmo\"\u003eCollards\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-cucumber-seeds\"\u003eCucumber\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-eggplant-seeds\"\u003eEggplant\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-heirloom-fava-beans-100-non-gmo\"\u003eFava Bean\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-kale\"\u003eKale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marigold-herb\"\u003eMarigold\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-melon-seeds\"\u003eMelon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-mustard-seeds\"\u003eMustard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-pea-seeds\"\u003ePea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-peppers\"\u003ePepper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-pumpkin-seeds\"\u003ePumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grow-your-own-heirloom-radish-100-non-gmo\"\u003eRadish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-bean-seeds\/products\/bean-bush-edamame\"\u003eSoybean\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-squash-seeds\"\u003eSquash\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-strawberry-seeds-roots\"\u003eStrawberry\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-tomato-seeds\"\u003eTomato\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-squash-seeds\"\u003eZucchini\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_152142266_grande.jpg?v=1400424360\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" height=\"482\" width=\"685\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_152142266_grande.jpg?v=1400424360\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorage is a fairly common herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. It's best when grown in containers because it is extremely invasive.  The flavor of these flowers is crisp and refreshing.\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_122444566_grande.jpg?v=1400424365\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" height=\"516\" width=\"688\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_122444566_grande.jpg?v=1400424365\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_83538406_grande.jpg?v=1400424365\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" height=\"515\" width=\"686\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_83538406_grande.jpg?v=1400424365\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is Borage?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff9900\"\u003eThis gorgeous, but highly invasive medicinal herb will boast lovely blue and purple flowers and will get at least 5 feet tall wherever you plant it. Very easy to grow, it will re-seed year after year and will be a lovely piece for your garden.  The flavor of the Borage flowers resemble cucumbers... cool and crisp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_150067211_grande.jpg?v=1400424362\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" height=\"505\" width=\"693\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_150067211_grande.jpg?v=1400424362\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealth Benefits of Borage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBorage is wonderful and has a great reputation for it's beneficial affect on the mind. It's been used to dispel melancholy and induce euphoria.   It's a soothing saline, diuretic herb that helps treat damaged or irritated tissues.   The leaves can be used as well as an emollient and expectorant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_146547968_grande.jpg?v=1400424367\" title=\"Borage\" data-bind-src=\"image | image 'grande'\" data-bind-title=\"product.title\" class=\"modal-image\" height=\"1002\" width=\"693\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_146547968_grande.jpg?v=1400424367\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWays to Consume Borage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsume these edible flowers in your favorite fresh salads or as a lovely garnish to any dish!  Dry the leaves and flowers to make an herbal tea.  Freeze these lovely flowers into ice cube trays.  Try adding them to wine, cider, and other fruit drinks. Borage pairs well with all salads, most cheeses, summer-like beverages and even fish.  You can even \"candy\" these flowers and use them as edible decorations on cakes, tarts and ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eSee Borage Recipes \u0026amp; Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/borage\/\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" data-pin-scale-height=\"200\" data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/borage\/\"\u003eFollow scotlandsarchitects's board Borage on Pinterest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 65 seeds)","offer_id":270010636,"sku":"J7738","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 300 seeds)","offer_id":105940152,"sku":"J7738","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_152142266_600x_600x_80c62c5d-943f-4253-afa9-c428b8e33023.jpg?v=1681335881","url":"https:\/\/www.scotlandsarchitects.com\/products\/borage","provider":"scotlandsarchitects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}